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Bryan Gould: 'Democracy is a fragile flower'
Columnist Bryan Gould analyses the merits and vulnerabilities of democracy.
Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'
Three Bay surfers selected for NZ team
Georgia Wederell, Luke Griffin and Jack Lee among NZ's top 12 junior surfers.
All action in the Bay of Plenty Cup
The Bay of Plenty Cup competition is as close as ever.
'We love minis': Big love for small cars at Mini Nationals
"It starts off as a hobby and then becomes an obsession."
Tauranga Lotto player wins $333,333
The winning ticket was sold at AJ's Lotto in Tauranga.
'Enviro wāhine warrior': Cartoonist's drastically sustainable life
Profile: How Tauranga cartoonist Mig McMillan forged a path towards sustainable living.
Steady population increase for Tauranga, statistics reveal
The number of elderly people is also increasing.
Boom times: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers reap $1.4 billion in a year
Kiwifruit has pumped $1.4 billion into Bay of Plenty economy in one year, figures show.
Opinion: Delaying gratification pays dividends
We live in a gotta-get-it-now society. Can we buck the trend?
Western Bay Cricket: Can Te Puke stay top?
The Western Bay of Plenty Reserve Grade competition is in full swing.
'We call it the fifth marae and it's where everyone is equal'
Their centenary year has
Tauranga Arts Festival in full swing
Tauranga Arts Festival is on now until November 3.
'Everything was broken': Mum of three on living with rheumatoid arthritis
Over 140,000 in New Zealand suffer from the painful disease.
'Rotorua's stadium ... 'better than ours'
Does Tauranga need a new stadium? What will it take to get one?
They've done it! Steamers claim Championship
The Steamers have topped off an electric season with victory in the final.
Cricket: Girl power the theme in Tauranga
The best under-15 girls in Bay of Plenty will be in action this weekend.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Cricket: Two Bays to battle for Howell cup
Cricket's Battle of the Bays is on this weekend in Tauranga.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Festival of Lights (Diwali) awash with colour and rich culture
The joyous Tauranga Diwali Festival brings the local community together.
Measles outbreak: Vaccine supplies improve
The measles risk remains high in the Bay of Plenty.
Port of Tauranga exports decrease
The Port of Tauranga has reported a decrease in cargo volumes.
Sun, sand and brews: Labour weekend to be a cracker in the Bay
Temperatures are looking swell!
Tahatai School officially opens brand new cycle track
It has taken about a year for the project to be completed.
Wild wind! Rotorua man's near-miss with falling tree
Did you feel the strong winds?
Māori hit back: Councillor accused of 'hate speech'
But Andrew Hollis denies the allegation and says people are just choosing to be offended.
Suspicious fire: Popular playground damaged in blaze
The slide at a popular central Tauranga playground has been set on fire.
Students become 'authentic scientists' in their own backyard
Tidal Discoveries now has 10 schools on board, monitoring 12 sites in and around Tauranga.
'Ludicrous': Council staff strike over pay
New hires making more than longer-serving workers, union says
What happened when Tauranga's mayor and Hollis met
Hollis admits he has 'a lot to learn'.
Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move
Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?
Bethlehem sports building up in flames
Crews spent more than five hours at the scene.